The Team
Jo Hill
ProprietorJoanna is responsible for the day-to-day running of the business and has been in this role since 2001. She covers all the admin and also loves going out on the odd delivery to meet her customers face to face. Jo enjoys horse-riding and competes on a regular basis with her horse Phoenix. She also has a homebred mare called Tammy who is in early retirement. Jo has a son called Joshua who was born in 2020. He keeps his mum on her toes and is already showing an interest in the horses and business!
Douglas Hill
ProprietorDouglas is still involved with the business on a daily basis, particularly enjoying overseeing haymaking and harvest operations while liaising with contractors. Born in 1943, he is a keen horseman and only hung up his boots in 2023. Over the years, he has bred well over 100 foals and still welcomes a few new ones each year.
Mark
Mark has been working for us since 2006. He enjoys the variety of the job and being out in the countryside. The strong team dynamic and friendships outside of work make his job even more enjoyable. Outside of work, he and his son enjoy watching anything motorsport-related and spending time with friends.
Mike
Mike lives in Maldon with his better half, Emma. He’s worked for Hills for 4 years. The part he enjoys most is seeing the customers—most of them are always happy, pleasant, and appreciative. His hobbies include cars and motorbikes. He’s been in the VW scene for many years, having owned old Beetles and vans, but is now getting more into faster, track-based vehicles. He’s also a regular visitor to the gym and enjoys making things out of old or broken objects. An interesting fact: he moved up from Devon nearly 10 years ago, where he worked in a factory and was a firefighter. He ended up in Essex working on a farm delivering hay and bedding products—how’s that for irony?
Joe
Joe has been working for us for six years, having previously worked at a salvage yard specialising in car repairs. He enjoys the fact that every day is different, always meeting new customers, which makes the job fun and the time pass quickly. His main hobby is football—he plays three times a week and is currently a member of Stanway Rovers. He has a beautiful daughter named Lottie and a partner named Jodie. He loves spending as much time with them as possible, and seeing his little girl at football matches when he is playing makes him a proud dad.
Liam
Liam has been part of the team for 5 years. The best part of his job is the amazing group of people he works with. The collaborative and supportive environment makes every day enjoyable for him. Outside of work, he is passionate about football—whether playing or watching, it’s something that keeps him active and engaged. An interesting fact about him is that he can't speak Spanish.
